Château Carteau Matras
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Château Carteau Matras, a family-owned estate in Saint-Émilion, produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Bordeaux A.O.C appellations from a 13-hectare HVE-certified vineyard planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château Carteau Matras is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion in the Gironde department. The property is owned by Jean-Marie Bion, with Virginie Bion serving as cellar master. Oenological consulting is provided by Oenoteam.
History and philosophy
Château Carteau Matras is a family-run property spanning five generations. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly practices, certified by Haute Valeur Environnementale.
The appellations
Château Carteau Matras crafts wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Bordeaux A.O.C appellations. The red wines are predominantly produced under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at 172 route de Carteau, 33330 Saint-Émilion. You can contact Château Carteau Matras by telephone on 05 57 74 49 78 or by email at jean-marie.bion@wanadoo.fr. Cellar-door sales are available. Visits are open by appointment; it is recommended to contact the estate prior to your visit.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Carteau Matras located?
- Château Carteau Matras is situated in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde, at the heart of the Bordeaux wine region.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Carteau Matras?
- Château Carteau Matras produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and Bordeaux A.O.C appellations. Its red wines are predominantly made under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
- What are the main grape varieties grown at Château Carteau Matras?
- The Château Carteau Matras vineyard is planted predominantly with Merlot (75%) and Cabernet Franc (25%) for red wines. Sauvignon Blanc is also grown for white wines.
- Does Château Carteau Matras accept visitors?
- Yes, Château Carteau Matras welcomes visitors by appointment. It is recommended to contact the estate in advance to arrange your visit.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Carteau Matras vineyard covers an area of 13 hectares. The surface dedicated to red grape varieties is 12 hectares, alongside 0.6 hectares planted with white grape varieties. The average vine age is 40 years. The red vineyard plantings consist of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. A single white grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc, is also cultivated across 100% of the white vineyard area.
Flagship cuvées
Château Carteau Matras offers a signature cuvée under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation. Another flagship bottling is “Côte Daugay Cuvée Prestige”, a red wine crafted from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc.
Vinification and ageing
The harvest is carried out mechanically. The estate's wines, such as the “Côte Daugay Cuvée Prestige”, are aged in barrels.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Jean Marie Bion
- Technical direction
- OENOTEAM
- Surface area
- 13 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Practical information
- Address
- 172 route de Carteau, 33330 SAINT EMILION
- Phone
- +33557744978
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- ouverte, sur appel. Merci de nous contacter avant votre visite.